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Mexico Eyes Tighter Trade Restrictions on Chinese and Other Imports
Mexico is considering raising tariffs on select products from China and others to protect domestic industries.
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Jeff Bezos-led Consortium Acquires Nearly 38% Stake in Liverpool FC
A consortium including Jeff Bezos has bought a close to 38% stake in Liverpool FC from Fenway Sports Group.
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Singapore denies allowing export of construction waste to Pontian, Johor for dumping
Singapore’s NEA denies export of construction and demolition waste for disposal in Johor amid Malaysian investigations of illegal dumping.
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AI-driven video generation, agent memory, cybersecurity data top GitHub trends today
Today’s trending repos highlight AI video creation, AI agent memory frameworks, and structured cybersecurity skillsets, alongside popular utility and platform projects.
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Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic Senate primary, defeating Alexander Vindman
Florida state representative Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for US Senate, beating Alexander Vindman 56% to 44%.
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Cerebras launches CS-4 AI server with 30x faster inference than GPUs
Cerebras unveiled the CS-4 AI server using 3 wafer-scale chips to deliver up to 30 times faster inference than GPU systems.
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Dutch Lady Q2 Net Profit Rises 63% to RM38.2 Million, Highest in Five Years
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd reported a 63.2% surge in Q2 net profit to RM38.2 million on strong sales and improved efficiency.
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UAE Suspends All Trade with Iran After Alleged Iranian Missile Attack on August 18
The UAE halted all trade and financial dealings with Iran following detection of two ballistic missiles fired from Iran at UAE maritime areas on August 18, 2026.
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PM Anwar orders probe after fatal Immigration truck crash kills 3 in Kuala Lumpur
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered an immediate investigation into a crash involving an Immigration truck that killed a man and his two daughters in Kuala Lumpur early today.
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Unitree Robotics soars 629% on Shanghai STAR Market IPO, founder becomes China's youngest billionaire
Unitree Robotics debuted on the Shanghai STAR Market August 19, surging 629% on opening and making founder Wang Xingxing a billionaire.
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Unhealthy Air Quality Recorded in Johan Setia and Five Sarawak Areas Amid Moderate Levels Nationwide
Johan Setia and five Sarawak areas recorded unhealthy air quality while 58 areas nationwide showed moderate levels on August 17-19.
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Malaysia's Home Minister denies mass citizenship grants to foreigners
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution denied claims that Malaysia granted citizenship en masse to foreign nationals, labeling the reports false.
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Climate disasters cause growing economic losses, strain Europe's public finances
Europe faces rising public costs from frequent climate disasters causing massive economic losses and insurance shortfalls.
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Malaysian Media Council clarifies role as self-regulatory body, not government agency
The Malaysian Media Council clarified that it is a self-regulatory body for the media industry, not a government enforcement agency, addressing widespread confusion over its role.
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Father and two daughters killed by Immigration truck running red light in Kuala Lumpur
A 53-year-old man and his two daughters died after an Immigration Department truck ran a red light and crashed into them in Kuala Lumpur early on Aug 19.
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NASA releases new images of crater from SpaceX Falcon 9 impact on Moon
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured new photos of an 18-meter-wide crater formed by SpaceX Falcon 9 impact on August 5, 2026.
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Ukraine's ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime presidential election
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defence minister, called on August 18 for presidential elections during the ongoing war despite martial law suspending polls since 2022.
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Unitree Robotics shares jump over 600% after $905M IPO on Shanghai STAR Market
Unitree Robotics raised $905 million in its Shanghai IPO as shares surged over 600% on debut, valuing the company at up to $66 billion.
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French Dior PR Chief Mathilde Favier and Producer Nicolas Altmayer Die in Car Crash
Mathilde Favier and Nicolas Altmayer died in a head-on collision with a truck in western France on August 17, 2026.
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Mandai Wildlife Reserve opens African-themed Rainforest Wild Adventure East zone
Mandai Wildlife Reserve opened the African-inspired Rainforest Wild Adventure East zone on May 29, 2026.
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Byron Donalds wins Florida GOP primary to succeed Governor DeSantis
Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for Florida governor, setting up a November race against Democrat David Jolly.
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WHO declares Congo Ebola outbreak a global public health emergency as cases exceed 5,000
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global public health emergency as cases surpassed 5,000 in August 2026.
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EU plans talks with Anthropic for access to Mythos AI amid cybersecurity concerns
The European Commission is set to meet with Anthropic to seek access to the Mythos AI model, known for detecting cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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US 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2007 amid Middle East tensions and fiscal concerns
US 30-year Treasury yields rose to 5.34%, the highest since 2007, driven by geopolitical tensions and increased government spending.